Viltrox has announced its new AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L, a full-frame autofocus pancake lens for L-Mount cameras. The lens features an ultra-slim profile and low weight. It weighs in at just 60g / 2.11 oz and is 13.2mm thin. This makes the lens comparable in size to a simple lens cap or camera body cap.
The AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L supports in-camera correction functions, and it has been optimized to work with modern L-Mount camera systems.
Key features
- Full-Frame | f/4.5 Fixed Aperture
- Pocketable Wide-Angle Prime
- Distinct Starburst Effect
- VCM Autofocus | 1′ Close Focus
- Integrated Slide-Lever Lens Cap
- Compact 2.4 x 0.5″ Form Factor
- Lightweight 2.1 oz Design
The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L features a fixed F4.5 aperture and a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) autofocus system that is claimed to deliver fast and quiet autofocus performance. It has a minimum focusing distance of just 0.32m / 12.6″.
The lens incorporates a slide-lever lens cover design, which allows users to open and close the integrated lens cover without the need for a separate lens cap.
It also features a polygonal aperture plate design that produces recognizable starburst effects around point light sources in backlit and night scenes.
Pricing & Availability
The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L is now available to purchase for $99 USD.
The lens is also available in FUJIFILM X, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts.
